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“I would never abuse my boys”

“I know that And you have lots of witnesses ould attest to what a good parent you are”

She let out a deep breath

“So she wanted you to abort theuardianship of the her”

“I don’t knohat”

“I’ Don’t worry, with no proof she won’t get a court order and CPS won’t get involved”

“I’m afraid she’ll bribe someone”

He looked thoughtful “I know a few judges oforder but I doubt that we’ll get it after just one visit If you talk to her again, make sure you turn on the recorder on your phone”

“Oh, God, she’s really going to try and take my boys” Panic threatened to overwhelm her

He leaned forward and to her surprise reached out to touch her shoulder “Listen, she has no evidence of abuse Even if she bribes a judge to get a court order, we’ll fight We won’t let her get theht?”

“O-okay Thank you Iuht take me a while to pay you,” she blurted out

He raised his eyebrows, looked around the room which was filled with expensive pieces of art and furniture

Red filled her cheeks “This is Joel’s house”

“If you don’t think this is your house then you’re under some sort of delusion Don’t worry about payment I’ll settle up later For now, your only job is to try not to worry”

She snorted “Fat chance of that Anytime someone tells you not to worry it means you worry more”